Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old child who has pneumonia and a temperature of 39.4° C (103° F). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Lowering room temperature aids fever reduction safely. Aspirin risks Reye's syndrome, frequent acetaminophen risks overdose, and ice baths can harm the child.